Breaking Down Barriers To Healing In Our Prison System

In this episode of The Multiple Truths Podcast, Holly sits down with Danny Collins, a former professional baseball player whose life took a drastic turn when addiction led to his incarceration. Danny bravely shares his personal story, highlighting the unresolved trauma that contributed to his battle with substance abuse and the harsh realities he faced within the prison system. Now a passionate activist for prisoners' rights, Danny provides an insider’s perspective on the brutal conditions inmates endure and the systemic barriers that prevent true healing and rehabilitation. This candid conversation explores the need for reform, compassion, and trauma-informed approaches within the prison system. 👉🏼 Join our next women's circle seminar ⁠⁠ 🍯Sign up to ⁠The Beehive⁠ Stay connected 📲 Follow The Multiple Truths Podcast on Instagram Tik Tok Email us at: [email protected] Connect with Danny Collins 📲 Instagram Tik Tok ⏱️Timestamps 00:00 – Intro 03:36 – Danny’s Story 17:54 – Humanizing the incarcerated 24:39 – Addressing the root cause and breaking the cycle 28:01 – The issues within the system 34:18 – How do we fix the system? 43:45 – Prison power dynamics 52:03 – Fighting the stigma 1:00:57 - Barriers released prisoners face 1:12:28 – Closing thoughts